International Press Review // Switzerland ready to host meeting to discuss ending Russian-Ukrainian war

The international press describes the preparations for talks between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. The pre-election situation in Germany and the effects of Trump's territorial claims on the Danish island of Greenland are among other topics covered by the media.

Ukraine ready to help the Transnistrian region in energy crisis. Zelensky: “We are ready”

The separatist authorities in Tiraspol have not given any response to Ukraine’s proposal to supply coal to the Transnistrian region, in the context of the energy crisis generated by the interruption of Russian gas supplies by Gazprom, announced the leader in Kiev, Volodymyr Zelensky. According to him, Ukraine is open to helping Moldovan citizens on the left bank of the Nistru who are suffering “due to the deliberate actions of the Russian Federation” that caused the crisis in the region.

Zelensky pushes for more drones and air defense at Ramstein

The President of Ukraine has arrived in Germany for the upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at the American Ramstein military base.

Black Sea oil spill: Urgent cleanup efforts

Three weeks after a tanker accident caused a massive oil spill in the Black Sea, Russian authorities are still struggling to clean the oil-soaked coastline.

Poland takes over EU presidency after tensions with Hungary

Polish authorities have refused to invite the Hungarian ambassador to the inauguration gala of Poland’s presidency of the European Union Council after Budapest granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish deputy minister wanted for alleged corruption, Reuters reports.

New Orleans terrorist attack: 15 dead, FBI investigates

The number of victims has increased following the terrorist attack in the United States.

Roberta Metsola reflects on 2024 and hopes for European unity in 2025

A year marked by challenges but also significant achievements – this is how 2024 was characterized by the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, who was re-elected to the position this year.

Poland to lead EU Council presidency in 2025: Key priorities

Poland will assume the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1, 2025, for a six-month term (January-June 2025), in a challenging geopolitical context. Its priorities will include European security, support for Ukraine, and strengthening the EU economy.

Russia opposes European peacekeepers in Ukraine amid peace talks

Russia strongly opposes the potential deployment of a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine if a peace agreement with Moscow is reached.

Shark kills tourist in Egypt's Red Sea

An Italian tourist was killed and another injured in a shark attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt on Sunday, according to a source at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, AFP reported.

Over 1 million affected by Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid

Ukraine’s critical infrastructure has once again been targeted by Russian attacks.

Putin apologizes after Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Russian airspace

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered an apology to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev after an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed in Russian airspace.